Escapee Arrested – Chula Vista 

July 1, 2023 - San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officials report that an incarcerated woman is facing new charges after briefly escaping from custody at a hospital in Chula Vista.

Jasmine Lucero (DOB: 10/06/1989) was initially arrested on June 25 on numerous charges, including theft, robbery and using another person's personal identifying information. She is currently housed at the Las Colinas Detentions and Reentry Facility in Santee.

On Friday, June 30 around 3:30 p.m., Lucero was making a scheduled appearance at the South Bay Courthouse located in the 500 block of 3rd Avenue when she started complaining of abdominal pain. She was taken by ambulance to Scripps Mercy Hospital in the 400 block of H Street for an evaluation.  A Sheriff's Deputy accompanied Lucero to the hospital.

While at the hospital and unrestrained, Lucero ran from the room she was assigned and attempted to escape. The deputy who was escorting Lucero pursued her and called for assistance on their radio.

The Chula Vista Police Department responded to help deputies search for Lucero.  Within minutes, she was located and taken back into custody by Chula Vista Police Officers and the Sheriff's Deputy. No one was hurt.

Lucero is back at the hospital for a medical evaluation. There is no danger to the public.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Department